This article was published on March 22nd, 2022
Paula Abdul has been announced as the headline performer for White Party Palm Springs 2022. The two-time platinum-selling, American singer, dancer, choreographer and television personality, Paula Abdul will be performing at the signature “Big Top Circus” T-Dance, taking place on Sunday, May 1 at a large, outdoor venue across from the Palm Springs Convention Center.
“I’m beyond thrilled to be playing for all my fans at the legendary White Party Palm Springs 2022 Sunday T-Dance,” said Abdul. “I am putting together an energetic show for you and can’t wait to join everyone in the desert for this celebration – see you all soon!”
Paul Abdul, who has many #1 hit singles including ‘Forever Your Girl,’ ‘Cold Hearted’, ‘Rush Rush,’ ‘Opposites Attract,’ and ‘Straight Up,’ will under the beautiful desert evening sky, belting out her biggest hits and high-impact performance, creating an energized outdoor dance party.
“White Party Palm Springs has seen iconic performances from some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Lady Gaga, J-LO, Deborah Cox and LeAnn Rimes” says White Party Global Executive Producer Chris Diamond. “Paula Abdul is legendary, making her the perfect choice for this already legendary party. I’m excited to see what Paula will bring to this year’s Big Top Circus T-Dance.”
The “Big Top Circus” T-Dance runs from 3:00pm – 10:00pm on Sunday, May 1, and will have state-of-the-art sound, lighting, and video. The event culminates with an exciting choreographed fireworks show set to music with a video tribute to White Party Palm Spring’s gay party impresario Jeffrey Sanker.
Raye to Headline Saturday’s White Party ‘Eternal’ Main Event
Platinum-selling, British singer-songwriter, Raye, will headline the iconic White Party Palm Spring’s ‘Eternal’ themed main event, taking place on Saturday, April 30 at the Palm Springs Convention Center.
“I’m so excited to be performing at White Party this year and I look forward to seeing everyone in the Desert,” said Raye.
With a catalog of chart-topping hit singles including ‘Secrets,’ ‘Decline’ with Mr. Eazi, ‘You Don’t Know Me’ with Jax Jones, and ‘Bed’ with David Guetta and Joel Corry, the multi-BRIT Award nominee is sure to deliver an unforgettable experience to the thousands of party revelers in attendance.
“White Party Palm Springs has always been at the forefront of helping popularize some of the biggest names in the music industry,” said Diamond. “Raye, this year’s headliner, is a dynamic pop artist and in-demand collaborator, making her a natural choice to perform for thousands of beautiful men at Saturday’s “Eternal” themed White Party.”
The “Eternal” themed main event will be further elevated by the addition of a new song with the same namesake, written exclusively for White Party Palm Springs 2022 by Karina Kay. Kay, an Israeli-born choreographer turned Circuit Diva, worked with Diamond on the single in memory of the late WPPS founder Jeffery Sanker to help the party “stay on forever.”
Kay, who also wrote the WPPS theme song “Break the Ice,” is known for songs such as “Amy of Love,” “Coffee,” and “Out Loud.”
International DJ Line-up
White Party Palm Springs events will see 13 DJ’s representing nine countries from around the world laying down hot tracks and cool beats at seven events over the three-day weekend extravaganza.
| Date / Time | Event | DJ(s) |
| Friday, April 29, 2022 | ||
| 12:00pm – 6:00pm | Soaked– Pool Party | DJ Orel Sabag (Isreal) |
| 9:00pm – 4:00am | Jungle Cruisin | DJ Lisa Rodriguez (Brazil) DJ Dani Brasil (Brazil) |
| Saturday, April 30, 2022 | ||
| 11:00am – 6:00pm | Soaked Pool Party | DJ Isis (Mexico) DJ Bruno Knauer (Brazil) |
| 9:30pm – 4:00am | The White Party – Eternal | DJ Rick Braile (Brazil) DJ Chris Turina (Chile) DJ Phil Romano (Italy) |
| Sunday, May 1, 2022 | ||
| 11:00am – 4:00pm | Soaked – Pool Party | DJ Arno Diem (France) |
| 3:00pm – 10:00pm | Big Top Circus T-Dance | DJ Ben Bakson (Germany) DJ Dan Slater (Australia) |
| 10:00pm – 4:00am | After Life Closing Party | DJ Joe Gauthreaux (United States) DJ Mauro Mozart (Brazil) |
Guided Yoga
Start the weekend off by centring yourself for a non-stop weekend of thrilling events and activities. Licensed yogi master Francisco Ramos will lead an energizing warrior yoga session at 10:00am on Saturday, April 30 on the Palm Spring Convention Center east lawn. Stretch your muscles, rest your mind, and let your spirit soar during this holistic well-being session.
Get Your Tickets and Reserve Your Room Now
Weekend passes and individual day passes are available for purchase. Information on passes, the host hotel, and additional event details can be found at www.whitepartyglobal.com. All tickets purchased pre-pandemic will be honored for Palm Springs White Party 2022 and 2023.
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